“Val! How ARE you? How is your HOUSE??” “Val! I heard about your house! Are you okay?” “Is there anything you need? Can I help you in any way?” These are a few of the exchanges I have had recently via email, social media, and in...

Last week, Mindtouch released the results of their most recent version of the Content Experience Top 25 Influencers list. I am delighted to be included among our industry’s top 25 influencers. I am in very good company. The other 24 people who make up the Top 25...

You’re headed to your first conference and you have no idea what to do. Worry not, fellow conference-goer: you’re not alone. Others have blazed the trails before you. Whether you’re a freelancer, working for a startup, or representing a big-name corporation,...

Close to one-third of the U.S. workforce is comprised of independent contractors. By the year 2020, this number is expected to grow to 40% of the U.S. workforce. Independent contractors have many roles, from legal consultants to software engineers to copy writers. At...

May is a big month for us here at Content Rules: Content Rules turns 23 years old Our partnership with The Rockley Group turns 4 years old My marriage turns 27 years old Content Rules Turns 23! It’s crazy, isn’t it? Content Rules turns 23 years old this...

Surely you know what a resume is, right? Simply put, it’s your chance to brag about your professional accomplishments. It’s your job history compacted into just a few short pages with the goal of making you stand out above other candidates. It’s your chance to WOW a...